German Armed Forces United Nations Training Centre (DEU UN TC) Is a Full Member of the IAPTC and of the Regional Peacekeeping Network in Europe (EAPTC)
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German Armed Forces United Nations Training Centre (DEU UN TC) Handbook 1 Version: Jul/04/2017 2 Content Mission 4 Organisation 6 International relations 8 How to reach us 10 Pre-course information Security 11 Communication 11 Dress code 11 Accommodation 12 Electricity 12 Tap water 12 Meals 12 Dining facilities 13 Recreation office 13 Sports facilities 13 Running tracks 13 Climate 14 Other 14 Photo gallery 15 The town of HAMMELBURG 18 Annex A 19 3 Mission The Centre The United Nations Training Centre of the German Armed Forces (DEU UN TC) is a tactical-level, international, interagency pre- deployment training establishment embedded in a global cooperation network. The DEU UN TC conducts/provides assignment courses to qualify national and international military observers and liaison officers as well as personnel earmarked for foreign security forces mentoring, advising und partnering, interagency training support, e.g. for the Federal Police, Land Police Forces, the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ), the Centre for International Peace Operations (ZIF), or the European Union (EU), Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), or Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) personnel, special courses for journalists and international organisations (IOs)/governmental organisations (GOs)/non-governmental organisations (NGOs) relief workers, practice-oriented and mission-tailored language training, the so-called ELSA, i.e. theatre-specific training for military personnel employed in land operations, general military training for civilian personnel, non-theatre-specific refresher training for Headquarters and Support Personnel on behalf of/in support of the German Joint Support Service Headquarters, at short notice, cross-functional, individual training on the ground for mini- and micro-contingents for a specific theatre. 4 Mission The DEU UN TC supports the operational contingents by providing advice and assistance as to the pre-deployment training of their Operational Mentoring and Liaison Teams (OMLT)/Advising Mentoring Team (AMT) personnel, the lead unit/major military organisational element, if required, by providing mobile training teams or training of trainers/instructors, the lead unit/major military organisational element by providing training materials (digital/analogue) as the central Point of Contact (POC). The DEU UN TC conducts special qualification courses for the operators of mobile surveillance technologies, physical and mental robustness training for selected military and civilian personnel confronted with dead body hygiene, mortuary, and burial practices. Moreover, the Centre performs national tasks in international bodies/committees of the United Nations (UN), the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), the European Union (EU), the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and related agencies, and engages in information sharing and networking with Peace Training Centres or comparable training facilities/institutions of allies and partners. 5 Commander DEU UN TC Director of Chief Education of Staff and Training S1 S2 S3 Personnel Security Plans LPSG cell Controlling Trg Div I Trg Div II Course planning Cost performance International National training and coordination training 6 The DEU UN TC performs versatile and complex tasks, pursues innovative and multiservice solutions in pre-deployment training and is part of a global and multinational network. Advisory Group S4 S6 Logistics IT Support Company 7 International relations The United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations/Department of Field Support (UN DPKO/DFS) Integrated Training Service certifies peacekeeping courses, which are conducted in conformity with the relevant UN Peacekeeping Pre-Deployment Training Standards. Our UN Military Expert on Mission Course has received the UN certificate three times in a row. Fo(u)r Peace Central Europe (4-PCE) is a joint cooperation platform of the Peacekeeping Centres of Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Netherlands in the field of training and exercises for UN military observers. 8 International relations The International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centres (IAPTC) is an open and voluntary association of centres, institutions and programmes dealing with peace operations research, education, and training. The German Armed Forces United Nations Training Centre (DEU UN TC) is a full member of the IAPTC and of the regional peacekeeping network in Europe (EAPTC). Furthermore, it is associated to the Latin American Association of Peacekeeping Operations Training Centres (ALCOPAZ) as a member with observer status. NATO’s Partnership Training and Education Centres (PTECs) are education and training institutions that offer courses, seminars, and workshops to both military and civilian personnel, in order to provide education, training and instruction in diverse areas consistent with the objectives and priorities of NATO's policy on partnerships. DEU UN TC became a NATO-recognised PTEC in 2007. 9 How to reach us Geographical location The DEU UN TC is located at the southern edge of the Bavarian Rhoen Natural Park at the Franconian Saale River, ca. 52 km to the north of WUERZBURG, ca. 22 km southwest of BAD KISSINGEN and ca. 72 km south of FULDA. It is hence located in the heart of Germany. By train Use the ICE (high-speed train) to WUERZBURG or FULDA train stations, and then change for the regional express train to HAMMELBURG. By car Motorway A7 Fulda Exit 97 HAMMELBURG 72km 126km Frankfurt Hammelburg 55km 311km Würzburg München 10 Pre-course information Security Upon arrival, all course participants will receive an access card for the duration of the course at the guard building. Please be prepared to show your access card at all times. The access card is required for entering and re-entering the barracks. For further information, please refer to Annex A. Communication Wireless internet: W-LAN HotSpots are installed in MWR facilities such as the NCO/Officers‘ Mess and can be used free of charge. Postal address: Your name -Course title- Vereinte Nationen Ausbildungszentrum Bundeswehr Rommelstr. 31 97762 Hammelburg Dress code The pre-course information package that comes with a welcome letter by the chief instructor contains instructions as to the dress code for the individual course. In addition, you should bring sportswear and civilian clothes for sports and off duty activities. 11 Pre-course information Accommodation Bed linen will be provided. You should bring towels, hairdryer and hygiene products such as body and hair shampoo etc. All rooms are equipped with a TV-set and a small refrigerator. Electricity The sockets in the rooms are SCHUKO Two-Pin household sockets. Power supply: 230 V and up to 16 amp. Please bring your own adapter (if required). Tap water The tap water in Germany is clean and of drinking water quality. Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available in the central dining facility of the SAALECK Barracks. During field training periods, meals are provided in the respective training sectors on the training area. 12 Pre-course information Dining facilities Apart from the central dining facility, you can buy, at your own expense, coffee, snacks, beverages, newspapers, magazines etc. at “Olly’s Landezone” canteen. The Officers’ Mess and the NCO Mess offer á la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner. Advance reservation is recommended for larger groups. Recreation office A well-equipped gym is located in the recreation office building. There, you can also rent bikes, tennis rackets, videos/DVDs and games. Sports facilities Gym Sports fields Basketball courts Tartan track Beach volleyball courts Swimming pools (indoor and outdoor), Sauna Please note: No outdoor shoes in indoor facilities. Please bring indoor shoes. Running tracks There are three signposted running tracks (see photo on page 16). BLUE: 5 km GREEN: 8 km RED: 12 km 13 Pre-course information The climate in the HAMMELBURG region Temperatures may vary. Please check the local weather forecasts for your course period and bring appropriate clothes. Miscellaneous According to the Robert-Koch-Institute, HAMMELBURG is located in a TBE risk area. Avoid walking/running in high grass and protect yourself by applying insect repellents. 14 Photo gallery HQ building Classroom building Classroom 15 Photo gallery Entrance to the barracks Running tracks Sauna Outdoor swimming pool 16 Photo gallery Recreation office Gym Internet terminals Bike rental DVD rental 17 The town of Hammelburg Market Square We want to give you the opportunity to enjoy HAMMELBURG, the oldest winegrowing town in Franconia. It is a small town in the Lower Franconian District of BAD KISSINGEN. It is situated at the foothills of the Bavarian RHOEN Mountains and the River SAALE. The symbols of Hammelburg are the town hall with the market square fountain, the municipal winery in the Red Castle at the pond and the prominent SAALECK Castle on top of the hill. Hammelburg offers various shopping facilities and a wealth of outdoor leisure activities in a beautiful landscape. In 2016, the town of Hammelburg celebrates its 1300th anniversary. Red Castle with winery More info and POC: SAALECK Castle Tourist Information Hotel and Restaurant Tel.: +49 9732 902430 [email protected] www.hammelburg.de Paragliding 18 Annex A Code of conduct inside the barracks We would like to familiarise you with the most important rules of conduct inside the barracks. We request compliance with the military security instructions